Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Joel A. Porzio-Diaz, RRT, RN

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse and Respiratory therapist with expertise in all elements of patient care. Successful in working as part of team to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patient's needs in acute, critical care and emergency environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Kenmore Mercy Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs

Registered Nurse

BestSelf Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to psych provider.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Administered IM medication extended release medications to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Management of devices such as: Balloon Pump, CRRT machine, Impella
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo/ Olean General Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2021
  • Provide professional care for patients in acute/critical care setting to strengthen clients respiratory functions.
  • Provided medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management through Invasive and non-invasive measures for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Member of the Rapid response team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College, Buffalo, NY
05.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Trocaire College, Buffalo, NY
05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Erie Community College, Buffalo, NY
05.2014

Skills

  • Expertise in ventilator mechanics, management and interpretation of respiratory diagnostic findings
  • Intravenous Therapy initiation and management
  • Management and titration Critical Care Medications
  • Management and care of medical devices: Impella, CRRT, balloon pumps
  • Care of central lines, mid-lines and PICC lines
  • Management and monitoring of Hemodynamic parameters, Swan-Ganz catheter and Art-Lines
  • Insertion and care of: Foley, NG/OG tubes
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Proficient in EPIC electronic medical record

Accomplishments

  • Registered Professional Nurse
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS and ACLS Certification
  • Erie Community College Respiratory Care Clinical Preceptor

Timeline

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Kenmore Mercy Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - BestSelf Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU - Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo/ Olean General Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2021
Daemen College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Trocaire College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Erie Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care

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